Chapter 2 Flashcards
Low Pressure Quiz 2
Contaminated oxygen is NOT required for combustion?
True
Does a boiler inspector have the right to inspect a boiler without any notice?
True
Surface blowdown is used to remove sediment
True
What Blowdown is used to remove Chemicals?
Bottom
Should an incident occur in the boiler room, you must immediately contact the Chief Inspector in Trenton
True
In a hot water heating system, variations in the volume of water in the system is taken care of by:
the expansion tank
The water temperature indicator of a hot water heating boiler should measure the temperature:
at the boiler supply
Hot water heating systems produce heat more consistently than steam heating systems
True
In a hot water heating system, where would you find an expansion tank and what is its function?
on the suction side of the pump to avoid negative pressure in the system
The maximum pressure setting allowed on a low pressure hydronic system is 170 psig.
False
A low water level in a steam boiler should activate immediately
securing fuel to the boiler
What is the official ASME letter stamp used to denote low pressure heating boilers?
H
When a boiler has an unsafe level of water, what device is electronically activated?
Fuel solenoid valve- which shuts off the fuel supply
What ASME code section Is used for the care and operation of heating boilers?
ASME Code, Section VI
What ASME codes are heating boilers built to
Section IV
Most low pressure hydronic systems (hot water systems) utilize radiators to supply heat.
True
All valves are not closed when completing a dry lay-up
False
A dirty sight glass in a steam boiler is a violation in the State of NJ.
True
If the boiler continues to run after testing the LWCO, the operator shall stop the boiler.
True
A safety relief valve on a low pressure hot water boiler may be set at 160 psig
True
What is the basic function of the low water cut-off device?
to shut off the fuel supply to the burner
What is an expansion tank in a hot water heating system designed to provide for in such a system?
the expansion of water
How often should the boilers be drained, cleaned and inspected?
Annually
